Delhi High Court HJS Recruitment: Today is Last Date to Apply is Tomorrow; Monthly Salary Up to ₹1.94 Lakh

The Delhi High Court has invited applications for 27 posts under the Higher Judicial Service (HJS) recruitment 2026. Interested candidates can apply online until today. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of up to ₹1.94 lakh.

If you have experience in the legal field and aspire to become a judge, there is good news for you. The Delhi High Court has initiated the application process for the Higher Judicial Service (HJS) recruitment 2026. A total of 27 posts will be filled through this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can apply online within the stipulated timeframe.

Appointments to a total of 27 Higher Judicial Service (HJS) posts will be made through this Delhi High Court recruitment drive. The application process has already begun, and candidates can submit their applications online until July 15, 2026. This recruitment is considered an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the judicial service.

Only those candidates who possess the prescribed educational qualifications in law, along with the requisite judicial or legal practice experience specified in the notification, are eligible to apply. It is essential to carefully read all eligibility criteria before applying.

The age limit for applicants is set at a minimum of 35 years and a maximum of 45 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be entitled to age relaxation as per government regulations.

Candidate selection will take place in three stages. The first stage is the preliminary examination, consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions worth 150 marks. The exam duration will be two hours, and a negative marking of 0.25 marks will apply for every incorrect answer. This will be followed by the main examination and an interview. Final selection will be based on performance in the main examination and the interview.

The application fee for General category candidates is ₹2,000. Meanwhile, candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PwBD categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹500. The fee must be paid online. Candidates selected for this recruitment will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660. Additionally, benefits such as Dearness Allowance, Travel Allowance, medical facilities, and other government allowances will be provided in accordance with the rules.

Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the Delhi High Court's official website, delhihighcourt.nic.in. To apply, first register via the recruitment link, fill out the application form, upload the necessary documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form.